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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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